Pisiform Ligament Complex

Description

The pisotriquetral ligaments overlying a wrist radiographM

Name

• Pisiform Ligament Complex
• Ligamentous Complex of the Pisiform

General

• Group of ligaments which attach to the pisiform, contribute to stability in different planes
• Primary stabilizers of the Pisotriquetral Joint

Ligaments

• Pisohamate Ligament
• Pisometacarpal Ligament
• Ulnar Pisotriquetral Ligament
• Transverse Carpal Ligament
• Radial Pisotriquetral Ligament

Function

• Act as primary stabilizers of Pisotriquetral Joint
• Resists proximal, ulnar, radial forces

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Clinical Significance

• Pisiform Ligament Complex syndrome
• Pisotriquetral Arthrosis

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See Also

• Wrist Pain Main
• Physical Exam Wrist
• Wrist Anatomy Main

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